The Keepkie Family

Opening in 1934, Heilbronns’ is a local family owned and operated country outfitters and saddlery business in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.

Heilbronns is truly a family affair with owners Murray and Elaine Keepkie, husband and wife, and now their son Justin Keepkie managing the store.

Murray started working the counters and floor in 1969 for Keith Heilbronn and his brothers who ran the store after their father. He worked his way up and at 30 years of age bought the business.

Together he and his wife Elaine, who has worked alongside him for over 30 years, and now their son Justin, pride themselves on customer service and having a good understanding of country people’s needs.

The biggest change in the store’s history, a history that spans over 80 years, came in 2017 when Heilbronns’ relocated from the original store front in 60 William Street, Rockhampton to 31 Gladstone Rd, Rockhampton.

The new store front is on the Rockhampton highway and the store’s signage can now be seen from blocks away. Even though the new store has quadrupled in size and it now has enough parking for a horse float or two, customers can still expect the same friendly customer service from the Keepkie family and their team.

The Keepkie Family